The United States has one of the largest incarcerated populations in the world, but the prison system is facing a crisis that doesn’t always make headlines: severe staffing shortages. From federal prisons to state correctional facilities, understaffing is putting both correctional officers, staff, and incarcerated individuals at risk. It raises questions not only about safety, but also about the conditions under which people live and work behind bars. This blog article is entitled, “10 Interesting Facts About Prison Staffing Shortages To Know”.